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Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Let us just be clear. I served on the Constitutional Convention. I did not miss a weekend of it. I was one of the few Oireachtas Members at all of it.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Government's job was not necessarily to agree with everything the convention said, but to report back. I accept that, in some cases, the reporting back was tardy from the Government. Perhaps the Sinn Féin Members should go back and listen to the remarks of the Minister, Deputy Coveney, last week and reflect themselves on how we can end up with the result we all want, which is to...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: There was.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I actually spoke in the debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I make the point that there is a cosy consensus within Sinn Féin that Members must be in the Chamber for every debate. The Senator is only here less than 12 months and is still learning. The Senator's day is not going to be spent in the Chamber every day.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: What I was saying was-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: What I am saying is that the Senator will not spend all day every day in the Chamber.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Do not expect Members to be in the Chamber all day every day.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I am not.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I do, as the Cathaoirleach knows.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Absolutely. I want to protect the Members who make contributions in the Chamber. To be fair, we actually had a very good debate on the matter last week. I ask Members to reflect on what the Minister, Deputy Coveney, said and to then come to me. We might have another debate about it then. I discussed the matter Senator Craughwell raised, but we should have that debate. Senator Wilson...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Finance Bill 2016 - Second Stage, to be taken at 1.30 p.m., with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and that of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the ten Senators who raised matters this morning. I join Senators Ardagh and Ó Clochartaigh in appealing from the Chamber to the people who are involved in the dispute around the ferry service to cop on and get together to provide this essential link for the people of the island. I have been speaking to the Minister of State, Deputy Kyne, today and yesterday and he has been in...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish him well. There can be no ambiguity. Those who paid for water through Irish Water or group water schemes or those with a private well who have been fully tax compliant must not be let down by the State. I assure Senator Gerald Nash that I am very confident that the Government will not be found wanting in that regard. We must ensure, as citizens of the State, that we will continue...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I am sorry. As somebody who has taken part in the Focus Ireland sleep-out on a number of occasions, who engages with Cork Simon Community and who has seen past pupils become homeless, I will be happy to join Senator Paul Gavan and other Members in doing what he suggested, but I would hate it to become a media circus. I would prefer if we were to do it quietly, away from the glare of publicity.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Senator is correct. This day two years ago Jonathan Corrie passed away and it is important that we remember him. It is also important to recognise that the Government is taking action to help rough sleepers and devising a strategy to tackle homelessness.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It is something on which we could work with Focus Ireland, not as a publicity stunt but as part of its sleep-out next year.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is Private Members' business motion No. 21.10, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. with the time allocated to the debate not to exceed two hours; No. 1, Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Bill 2016 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 3 p.m. and completed no later than 3.30 p.m. if not previously completed; No. 2, Knowledge Development Box...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Did the Senator say a man with a van?